‘Government-Grade’ Malware in Cybercriminals’ Arsenal: Sentinel Labs

18

Jul

2014

Security researchers believe cybercriminals may be taking a page from government agencies when it comes to malware.

According to Sentinel Labs, that metaphorical page has the name of a piece of malware known as ‘Gyges’ scribbled on it, as well as a list of capabilities normally associated with malware linked to cyber-espionage. The malware appears to originate from Russia, and is believed to have been designed to target government organizations.